Students read deeply, talk openly, and discover what happens when a book becomes a shared experience rather than a solitary one.
Over the years, students have met some of the most celebrated authors of our time including: two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Colson Whitehead; Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner; literary legend Sandra Cisneros; and National Book Award winner Omar El Akkad (pictured above). Students have cherished meeting these authors and the feeling has been mutual.
What BABEL Student Reading Groups Are All About
Babel Student Reading Groups are designed to meet schools and students where they are with flexible formats.
Sessions can take place:
- In your classroom during the school day, with a teacher hosting the visiting instructor
- After school at your location
- After school at the downtown Just Buffalo Writing Center (468 Washington Street)
As part of the reading groups, participating students:
- Receive reading materials & books to build their personal libraries
- Engage in lively conversations about timely topics inspired by the featured books
- Have the opportunity to meet renowned authors at special student events (held during the school day)
- Get two complimentary tickets to the evening BABEL Author events at Kleinhans Music Hall
Get Started with a BABEL Student Reading Group
Contact us today to learn more & find out how to get a BABEL Student Reading Group started for your classroom.
- Please submit the form below to begin discussing your BABEL Student Reading Group
- Questions? Contact us at (716) 832-5400 or info@justbuffalo.org
Testimonials from Students & Parents
Other Related JBWC Creative Writing Programs
Along with our afterschool creative writing programs for youth, the JBWC provides adults with space to write, learn, and connect with other writers. The JBWC is also a great resource for encouraging and supporting the teachers and schools in our community.
Creative Writing Programs for Teachers
We at the JBWC believe that teachers are the most passionate, dedicated, and creative people on the planet, and we want to support their creativity. That’s why our creative writing programs offer professional development opportunities just for them.
In-School Creative Writing Programs
Each JBWC creative writing program is a unique collaboration with classroom teachers and administrators. Together we design writing exercises that support classroom goals while giving students the freedom to experiment with language, voice, and imagination.
Field Trips
From wild poems to epic adventures, comics or bookmaking, Just Buffalo provides writers of all ages with the opportunity to explore their creativity in an open, welcoming environment.
Creative Writing Programs for Youth
Our after-school creative writing programs, including all youth writing workshops and other JBWC youth events, are aimed at young writers and have options to join in-person or virtually.
The Latest JBWC News
Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Just Buffalo Writing Center.
Just Buffalo Writing Center Alums Published in New Anthology
Eleven of our JBWC alums are featured in the International Library of Young Authors’ upcoming publication, How Can We Make This World Worth Knowing?
Announcing “In Gratitude”: A City-Wide Practice of Hope
We are thrilled to announce "In Gratitude," a city-wide reading and writing initiative designed to bring our community together. This project invites us all to practice "unabashed gratitude"—a concept inspired by the renowned poet and essayist Ross Gay.
in flux by Sage Enderton
always meeting too late too early
too blonde too much stuff packed
into the back of your car.
Read "in flux" by Sage Endertontoo blonde too much stuff packed
into the back of your car.